selected for viewing, the menu will not "time out"- all the user options must be sequenced through before
returning to normal operation. See User Options for detailed description.
MENU FUNCTIONS
Sensitivity
The Sensitivity function controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver. The Wide Paramount automatically
adjusts the level of receiver sensitivity based on a number of factors including the depth of the water and
the level of noise present. Noise can be caused by other electronic devices, engines, trolling motors,
propeller cavitation and hydrodynamic flow among others.
The user has the option of biasing this Sensitivity adjustment either higher or lower based on personal
preference. You can select one of 11 sensitivity bias settings from -5 to +5. A bias setting of 0 (Factory
Setting) has no effect on the automatic sensitivity control. Increasing the bias (+1 t5) causes the
unit to display the information from progressively smaller sonar returns. By decreasing the sensitivity bias
(-1 through -5), the unit effectively filters small sonar returns. In murky or muddy water, it is often
advantageous to reduce the sensitivity bias. This prevents the display from being cluttered with sonar
returns from debris or suspended particles. In very clear or very deep water, it may be desirable to
increase the sensitivity bias since even the smallest sonar return may be of interest to the user.
To adjust Sensitivity, press MENU repeatedly until the
Sensitivity menu appears, use the UP ARROW to increase
the sensitivity bias, or the DOWN ARROW to reduce
sensitivity bias. By holding either ARROW button depressed,
the unit will sequence through the available settings until you
release the button or the end of the adjustment range is
reached. If additional time is needed to study a menu, press
and hold the MENU button and the menu will remain
onscreen indefinitely.
If a setting limit is reached, the ARROW symbol attached to
the menu appears to be light gray which indicates that the
related button has no further function. Also, the audible
"error" consisting of multiple chirps will be heard.
After an adjustment is made, the menu disappears, a Bird
Note TM confirms the adjustment and the new sensitivity setting begins to affect new sonar information
as it flows on-screen. If additional adjustment is needed, the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW can be
pressed without having to first press MENU.
The Sensitivity setting is remembered in memory after the unit is powered off.
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